The Seattle Sounders and Paris Saint-Germain showed how host cities can score points with brands and fans through resilient planning.

Paris Saint-Germain faces the Seattle Sounders on Monday at Lumen Field, needing a win to clinch a spot in the Club World Cup knockout stage.

The Seattle Sounders were eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup yesterday following a 2-0 defeat by reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain. The big picture: In making it to the tournament, the Sounders earned a place on international soccer's biggest club stage, facing off against the champions of Europe and South America.